TYSON FURY believes Antony Joshua has already run scared in advance of their December fight.
The Gyspy King told his friends that the "wall of silence" emanating from AJ is a sign that he has the upper hand.
Tyson Fury thinks he has an advantage over Anthony Joshua's clash
Fury claims that Anthony Joshua's silence during the buildup was deafening.
A source close to Fury camp told Insider: "So far AJ allows his management team the talk.
"In contrast, Tyson was front and center pushing for this fight and taking the fight to Joshua.
Tyson believes this is the best way to describe Tyson's belief that he has the upper hand, and that he has AJ running.
"He is determined not to let the other guys down from now until fight night."
Tyson snubbed AJ a few months ago after offering him an unexpected path back to the big leagues.
Fury asked AJ to split a PS50m fee 60/40. Fury said: "AJ, I haven't heard from you at any time... You haven't said whether or not you want to fight me."
"To clarify, there has never ever been a December 17 date.
"There was only November 26 at Wembley and December 3 in Cardiff.
"This is it AJ. Don't be afraid now.
"Agree on the fight, and let's give what the fans want.
"I have offered you an incredible deal and an amazing opportunity. It's now showtime. "Take the fight."
Joshua's team has signed the contract for the fight, as they confirmed the 60/40 split of the fight and the December 3 date.
Yesterday, we reported that Fury has vowed to beat AJ "nicely and early".
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According to a source close by the Gypsy King, Tyson wanted to leave with a win.
"He wants no one to doubt who is the stronger fighter.
"He wants an early knockout to end the debate over who is the superior fighter."
Tyson admitted to his friends that he has nothing to lose despite having everything at stake.
Our source said that Tyson wasn't nervous. Why would he? He is certain he has the tools to destroy Joshua, and he intends to show it."
Tyson's vow came days after Fury's US promoter Bob Arum warned Joshua that he could be subject to a "massacre" should he accept the challenge of an all-British clash.
WBC heavyweight champion Fury announced his retirement in April after defeating Dillian Whyte. However, he has reversed this decision multiple times.
